December 09 Check in Wednesday 9th*******

[Kathy36]

Good morning ladies..

It is a rainy gloomy day here today...We had a great visit last night with a friend of ours. She is going into the army as a chaplain. So, we wanted to visit with her before she is gone overseas.. Anyway, ate too much last night. So, I may add some cardio something if I feel up to it after I do my Legs today. I know last week I was pooped out after doing that leg workout.

Joanne: keeping your family in my prayers. Sending you big hugs....

Be back later!!

 

[Boingo1]

Good Morning!

I read your post from last night, Joanne. My heart goes out to you and your family. I'm glad you're on an oncology floor. I swear, oncology nurses are different than any other (I'm not just saying that because I am one!). You need that kind of support. I pray for you and your family every night with the boys' before bed prayers for peace and comfort for your dad and your family. ((hugs)).

Kathy: Your evening sounds nice. Good friends and food and drink are always a good combination!. Ick on the rain! I think they say our snow will eventually turn to rain. But it's snowing like crazy right now!!!. omg, extra cardio after plyo legs? You'll have to channel your inner Hottie then! ..

Hottie: How are you doing today? Hope you're at least a little bit better!

Beth: Any DOMS from STS? Hey..did you see, Lalo 2 was shipped yesterday!!! OMG, I'm excited, but not sure where I'll fit him in (but I WILL fit him in! )

Snow day here! they "said" 2-5 inches, we already have about 6 inches and it's coming down HEAVY! I always have it in my head that it will be fun to have the boys home for a snow day, but it never is. Fighting galore! I actually have to go out in it too, I have a dentist appt at 9:40 for a cleaning. I don't mind driving in it, but I don't want to get cold and wet!!

And then later I need to fit in Plyo Legs from MESO 3, week 1. At least it's a shorter workout!?! Although, i'd LOVE to get a good stretch in after , I bet my legs will need it.

I really wish I could stay home and drink hot sugar plum tea and watch the snow fall. Maybe the dentist is closed!?!??!

 

[bitmover]

Good morning! Wow, it seems like most of the country is getting slammed with weather! Chris, will you have to take the boys with you to the dentist? Good luck with that! And driving in all the snow.... be careful!

Joanne, very tough times for you! We are with you, and as Chris so nicely put it, praying for peace and comfort for your dad. I'm so glad you're able to be with him -- and that you know he knows you're there. Big hugs.

Kathy, glad to hear you had fun and a good send off for your friend today. Wow, cardio after plyo legs?!

I am a bit sore this morning! I do think I could have gone a bit heavier though -- I'd better try next week! I ended up doing the legs today but with light or just body weight. I want to do three days of STS, a cardio day, and then a kettlebell day -- we'll see if I can really do that, but that's my plan. I'd like to work some barre stuff in there too, but we'll see.....

Ug..... I'm completely stressed about work again. Ug.

On another topic..... a friend with a fifth grade boy sent me an email exchange between her son and a fifth grade girl (her son showed her the mail -- no snooping involved). The girl was totally making a play for him and asking him to kiss her. Wow! We were both shocked! It's starting already...... I talked to Travis in general about the subject last night and he still seems to be so far from that world. It's probably not that far off, but he clearly has no interest even though he seems to be comfortable with me bringing it up.

Hottie, are you better today? I hope so! You have to be well enough to sign up for the road trip!

Have a great day......

 

[Kathy36]

Hi ladies..

No, no..I am doing the squat rack legs this go round with STS. So, I am going to "try" and do some cardio after that...I don't think I could manage cardio after plyo legs!! HAHA.

Chris: Wow! snow..glad ours was just rain. It has stopped now and the sun is trying to come out. Have fun with plyo legs! oh and the dentist. That was us last week. I hate getting out in the cold with rain or snow! Be careful out there...

Beth: That is young to start with that kissy stuff. But, kids these days are doing everything younger then we did. Scary!!! Glad Travis isn't interested yet! He has time for that.. Are you getting a place on the EB tour...I wish I could go..Actually, I want to visit Cathe gym and take one of her classes there..That would be awesome!

Ok, back to teaching...Break over..HAHA

 

[Boingo1]

Hey Girls!

Well, I made it to the dentist, teeth nice and squeaky clean! I brought only Jake with me (he's 8). I let Alex (10) and Zach (14) stay at home with Greg sleeping. Actually, I offered for Jake too, but he wanted to come. he's so sweet, really. He likes being with mommy (for now, so I eat it up). I have 4 Wheel Drive, and I drive slow, so there was no road issues. Except for the a-holes driving around in their pickups , talking on the cell phone , driving with one hand and whipping around corners. Annoys me! (Jake heard some choice words out of me!).

I ended up coming home and playing "winter weather clothes" hunt. OMG, I had Jake in Men's Size 8 boots going to the dentist with me (last minute!). I played suit up and suit down and dry clothes, and back on. They're now sledding on the "Billy's Hill" in the back of our house. Jake came home early since his brother pushed him down in the snow. (!). ...

As soon as they headed out the door, I went downstairs and did PLYO LEGS DISC 26. it wasn't as bad as I remember! I thought I dreaded this one! Weird. Just those half turn jumps annoy me, but they didn't make me feel like I was going to puke, like last time! Maybe KCM prepared me? ... Since the boys were still out, I did the extended stretch too.

Beth: I think you're doing great with STS. Just going slower with the weights. not pushing it. But now you know! I think I like going lighter with leg weights and doing the plyos. I really need thinning out of my lower half, not bulking. (have enough of that). .... Sorry work sucks. it's hard not to worry and get frustrated with all that crap. I try not to think about my work and what's going to happen after Jan 10th. I think I'm now in a bit of denial! .... But work stress is very hard to separate from home. .... I swear, it's the GIRLS that start "early" these days with kissing, etc. My boys are so not even there. Even Zach. I mean, he doesn't have a GF yet, at 14. I know he's interested, but no seriousness , ... yet. And forget about Alex and Jake. they are such immature boys, its not funny!

Kathy: OHHHH!!! You're doing the heavy weight for legs. I gotcha! how long is that workout? I do love that Plyo is shorter, gets me through it easier!

Big Waves to Hottie and Joanne and even our long lost Vilma!!!

Instead of going out to shovel (the snow is very wet and heavy) I'm going to wake the husband to get his ass out of bed. He's off tonight. He needs to snow blow it. I'm not killing myself!!

 

[jojobean]

Hi ladies. Thanks again for all your kind thoughts. Chris, how sweet that your boys are praying for us. My dad is still holding his own. I'm at the hospital with him now. I sent my mom home. She's totally exhausted. I'm probably staying over here tonight. Today was kind of a down day - not that they haven't all been, but we've been trying to stay upbeat. The hospice supervisor came by and said some things that upset my mom. Won't go into it, but it was a bit unnerving.

I do have something fun to tell you guys. Jameson was volunteering at a benefit for one of his friend's cousins. He won the grand prize of a 42 inch LCD TV! I wasn't there, but DH was. He was so excited, as you could imagine. We let him put it in his room, since he won it! I think our kids are too spoiled!

Thanks again for everyone's thoughts and prayers.

Joanne

 

[bitmover]

Hi Joanne! That is very cool about Jameson winning the tv -- he must be uber excited! I cannot believe you let him put it in his room! If that happened at our house, we'd all be in his room watching movies.

Kathy, I totally forgot you are going the squat option this time.... when Chris mentioned plyo then cardio, I just went with it! I like the idea of trying the squat workout once or twice, but may alternate as Chris suggested..... but then again..... I'm into no heavy weight on legs, so maybe it's pointless! I'm with you, Chris.... I need to lean out rather than bulk there. I hope I can do it. May plan is to work my legs more times a week if I can swing it.

So cute about Jake wanting to go with you to the dentist. I know those choice words for other drivers..... and my boys know them, too!

Yes, I'm signed up for the San Diego trip -- number 4 actually! So crazy am I. Now I need to work on the hotel and flight. Well, maybe this weekend I'll do that.....

It is definitely the girls leading the way socially. The boy who got that email sent her mail back saying that he wasn't really interested in doing that and he didn't think they should be. Go boy!

They dissected frogs today, and we ended up leaving school early because Travis had a queasy stomach. Don't know if it was the frogs or not, but he's definitely been under the weather, so it might have been something else..... even I am beginning to feel somewhat queasy, so maybe it's real!

Back to chores.....

 

[Boingo1]

Hey ... Long snow day, let me tell ya!

Joanne: I hope things go better there, well as better as they can be. I know there are many people in the medical field who have no bedside manner. And I know how easy it is to not forget the worst words. (((hugs)))... OMG, that is crazy that Jameson won that BIG TV!! You are the best mom, he must love that he got to put it in his room! Hope they are doing ok with all of this too. Boys are so hard with emotions sometimes. And girls are sometimes TOO emotional. more (((hugs)))

Beth: Glad you know the same language I use to annoying drivers!... OMG, I'm so excited you're going to San Diego!!! #4!! You go!!! And Hottie's going too!??!! You had BETTER take pictures AND videos!!!!.. Eww! Frog dissection! hope it was only the frogs and not a stomach bug!! ... Hey, did you mention your workout today?

Better get going....